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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.73, 281.02 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.73, 281.02 and 168.70 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.73 : 281.02 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.73/281.02 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.73x = 281.02 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.73x = 47,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408.07/203.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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